Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans Windmills Day Trip from Amsterdam

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Venture on a day trip from Amsterdam to explore the charming windmills of the Zaanse Schans and the village of Giethoorn, known as the 'Venice of Holland'.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you can marvel at the historic windmills of Zaanse Schans, and visit a traditional clog shop and a local cheese factory. You'll also discover the idyllic landscapes of the Netherlands as you take a boat trip along the canals of Giethoorn and enjoy free time to explore on your own.

  • Explore Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum housing traditional windmills, historic houses and craft workshops.
  • Discover the charming village of Giethoorn and cruise along its picturesque canals.
  • Travel in comfort with transfers included from Amsterdam and enjoy the company of an expert guide at all times.

What’s included

  • Excursion to the windmills of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans from Amsterdam
  • Expert guide
  • Visit to a clog workshop
  • Visit to a local cheese factory

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Step by Step

Embark on an exciting excursion from Amsterdam to discover two enchanting destinations in the Netherlands: Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans.

You will start your day at Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum that will take you back in time. Here, you can marvel at the famous Dutch windmills, which are an iconic symbol of the Netherlands. Learn about the history and workings of windmills as you explore this charming village.

You'll also visit historic houses and craft workshops where you can see demonstrations of old Dutch crafts such as wooden shoe (clog) making and traditional cheese making .

Afterwards, you will head to Giethoorn, a picturesque village known as the "Venice of the Netherlands". Here, you can explore the meandering canals and thatched-roof houses that make this a unique destination. Take a boat trip along the canals to admire the beautiful scenery around you and enjoy some free time to walk around the village at your own pace.

This tour includes round-trip transportation from Amsterdam, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable and carefree trip. You will also be accompanied by an expert guide who will provide you with interesting information about the history and culture of the region. An ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands.

Reviews

4.4
· 1048 Reviews
  • L
    L.
    4
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    Visited with my best friend, the excursion to the windmills of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans was a real treat - I highly recommend it, especially if you like picturesque landscapes and living history!
  • J
    J.
    5
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    An amazing experience exploring the windmills and the picturesque beauty of Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans - highly recommended!
  • J
    J.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved seeing the windmills and canals in Giethoorn and Zaanse Schans. It was a very interesting and fun experience.
  • C
    C.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The tour was great, especially Giethoorn, but I think more time could be included to explore the windmills at Zaanse Schans.
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